March 1, 201016 yr What is happening guys, has this project been forgotten or cancelled? :( Dave Taylor
March 1, 201016 yr Commercial Member What is happening guys, has this project been forgotten or cancelled? :(That's a big negative! Here is a response I wrote a few days ago to a similar query:QUOTE (NG666 @ Feb 18 2010, 05:43 AM) *Hiwill the DOUGLAS R4D, DC-3, C-47 be reworked for FSX so its 100% compatible, if so, whats the timeline?RolfNorwayHi Rolf,Nope! No rework for the R4D. We'll be starting from scratch with a new native FSX version of the package. Our original intention concerning the Douglas was to make it our first native FSX plane. But with Jan taking on a new design program and a new SDK, he wanted to learn on a less complex aircraft before jumping aboard the big Dakota. So, what do you learn on? A trainer. We chose one out of MAAM's collection - there was a whole squadron of candidates - and it is well along now. But we are not ready to take the wraps off just yet, so let the guessing games begin. :-)Jan's decision turned out to be a good one, because there have been a lot of issues and puzzles to master. In his words "I'm getting the grips on it developing my first native FSX model, but not without spending a few weeks at the funny farm because of it ( mainly caused by FSX malicious material malarkey )."After the release of this little bird, the FSX Gooney Bird will be next on the agenda. A time-line? I've learned that the only sure thing in FS airplane design is that there will always be unexpected delays. It would be foolish to try to predict an ETA on a huge project that we have not even begun, so I won't try. Having said that, I'll make a wishful W.A.G. that the starting time will be this summer. That's because we are trying very hard to have the trainer ready in time for sale at MAAM's 20th Anniversary World War II Weekend this June.Speaking of WWII Weekend and the Museum, you can now follow us on Facebook. Please become a fan and support MAAM. There is an album of MAAM-SIM screenshots to admire, many of them submitted by customers. You are welcome to post your own.I know a lot of DC-3 fans have been waiting for this one a long time, but I promise, your patience will eventually be rewarded. Hey, you're flying a 75 year old airplane! What's another year or so in the scheme of things? :-)Bill RambowMAAM-SIMwww.maam.orgPlease be patient with us. We're all volunteers with other jobs and responsibilities. But we have not forgotten or forsaken this project. Bill Rambow MAAM-SIM www.maam.org
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